Pepe: "I wouldn't be surprised if I wasn't selected for the Galatasaray game"

Real Madrid defender Pepe started his side's league game at the weekend, but it remains to be seen whether he will be selected to play against Galatasaray. Raphael Varane, who did not travel for the team's match in Zaragoza, seems set to take the Portuguese's place. "I wouldn't be surprised if I wasn't selected. I'm here for the team.

The manager decides what is best. We have a good squad and, as I said before, I'm here to help. I've played many games for Real Madrid and my approach will be the same as always", Pepe said when questioned on the issue.

Pepe went on to say that he – along with Sergio Ramos – wasted a good chance in his side's league game to reduce Barcelona's lead.